# Open-Air Eco-Cars The Guillaume Garcia 'Ariel' Concept Interacts With the Outdoors By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guillaume-garcia-ariel References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/ariel-eco-car-invites-users-to-enjoy-the-view-around/) I think it’s important to encourage more designs like the Guillaume Garcia ‘Ariel’ concept. If you’re wondering why, let me tell you. Featuring a [open-concept design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle), ‘Ariel’ allows people to interact with the outdoors more as they travel. A [fully electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept), the Guillaume Garcia ‘Ariel’ may be open, but passengers can still feel absolutely secure in it. Forming a comfortable ‘cocoon,’ as Naresh Chauhan puts it, who wouldn’t? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Open-air Design:** The trend of open-air design in eco-cars provides opportunities for innovative experiences and increased interaction with the outdoors. - **Electric Vehicles:** The growing trend of electric vehicles opens doors for disruptive innovation in terms of sustainability and eco-friendly transportation. - **Comfortable Cocoon:** The trend of creating a comfortable cocoon-like environment in open-air cars presents opportunities for innovative and secure travel experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of open-air design by developing innovative features and technologies for eco-cars. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The trend of electric vehicles offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the sustainable transportation industry, encouraging the development of advanced technologies and infrastructure. - **Outdoor Adventure Tourism:** The trend of open-air eco-cars caters to the outdoor adventure tourism industry, providing unique and immersive travel experiences in nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azulik-mobility.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-van-life-autonomous-vehicle.md) - [Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agorae-mobility-concept.md) - [Lux Long-Range Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-electric-car-concept.md)